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Mr. Robert Swersky, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr. Robert Swersky is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Swersky specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Swersky typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
52 years Experience
Mr. Robert Swersky, MD
  • Manhasset, NY
  • Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
  • Accepting new patients

Can you walk up stairs after open heart surgery?

Yes you can. Hospital stay is usually 5 days or so. If vein harvested from leg slight swelling may be present for a few weeks. But steps can be negotiated well.